Designer And Drafter

Actalent; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a CAD Designer / Drafter to join our service engineering design team in an onsite environment in Bloomfield, CT. You will create, revise, and manage detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using Creo, ensuring compliance with engineering and documentation standards.

The role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage design activities while supporting Windchill-based documentation control and change processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating engineering drawings, models, assemblies, and technical documentation.
• Strong proficiency utilizing Creo for CAD modeling, drafting, and design activities.
• Experience managing engineering documentation and configurations within Windchill or similar PLM systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, tolerances, manufacturing requirements, and technical standards.
• Experience supporting engineering change processes and controlled documentation environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within technical teams.
• Availability to work onsite in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
• High school diploma, technical training, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for parts, assemblies, and packaging solutions using Creo.
• Develop electromechanical and PCB packaging designs, including sheet-metal enclosures and related structures.
• Ensure design outputs comply with engineering, safety, quality, and documentation standards.
• Manage engineering documentation and configurations within Windchill, including version control, release processes, and document status tracking.
• Interpret engineering specifications, tolerances, and technical standards to produce accurate and manufacturable designs.
• Prepare, update, and maintain technical drawings and documentation supporting engineering change activities.
• Support engineering change management processes through creation, revision, and organization of drawings and models.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Manage multiple design assignments while maintaining quality, accuracy, and schedule commitments.
• Communicate project status through established documentation and reporting systems.
• Apply safe design practices that support reliable operation of electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Evaluate and refine designs based on engineering feedback, testing results, and operational requirements.

Skills

Creo CAD

Windchill PLM

Technical drawing

Electromechanical design

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a CAD Designer / Drafter to support a service engineering design team in an onsite engineering environment. This role focuses on creating, revising, and managing detailed drawings, models, parts, and assemblies using Creo while ensuring compliance with established engineering and documentation standards.

Job Title: CAD Designer / Drafter

We are seeking a CAD Designer / Drafter to support a service engineering design team in an onsite engineering environment. This role focuses on creating, revising, and managing detailed drawings, models, parts, and assemblies using Creo while ensuring compliance with established engineering and documentation standards.

The position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage design activities while supporting engineering documentation, configuration management, and change control processes through Windchill.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for parts, assemblies, and packaging solutions using Creo.
• Develop electromechanical and PCB packaging designs, including sheet-metal enclosures and related structures.
• Ensure design outputs comply with engineering, safety, quality, and documentation standards.
• Manage engineering documentation and configurations within Windchill, including version control, release processes, and document status tracking.
• Interpret engineering specifications, tolerances, and technical standards to produce accurate and manufacturable designs.
• Prepare, update, and maintain technical drawings and documentation supporting engineering change activities.
• Support engineering change management processes through creation, revision, and organization of drawings and models.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to clarify requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Manage multiple design assignments while maintaining quality, accuracy, and schedule commitments.
• Communicate project status through established documentation and reporting systems.
• Apply safe design practices that support reliable operation of electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Evaluate and refine designs based on engineering feedback, testing results, and operational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating engineering drawings, models, assemblies, and technical documentation.
• Strong proficiency utilizing Creo for CAD modeling, drafting, and design activities.
• Experience managing engineering documentation and configurations within Windchill or similar PLM systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, tolerances, manufacturing requirements, and technical standards.
• Experience supporting engineering change processes and controlled documentation environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within technical teams.
• Availability to work onsite in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
• High school diploma, technical training, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, or related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting service engineering, industrial equipment, manufacturing, or regulated environments.
• Experience with electromechanical and PCB packaging design.
• Experience designing sheet-metal enclosures and related structures.
• Familiarity with engineering change management, compliance requirements, and configuration management practices.
• Strong computer proficiency and organizational skills.
• Experience collaborating within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to engineering quality, documentation control, and safe design practices.
• Experience supporting complex electromechanical or electronics-related products.

Work Environment

This position operates within an onsite engineering and service support environment and involves close collaboration with engineering leadership and technical teams.

The role includes extensive use of Creo for modeling and drafting and Windchill for documentation control, configuration management, and engineering change processes. The environment emphasizes engineering quality, documentation accuracy, safety, and adherence to structured design and documentation standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bloomfield, CT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bloomfield,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.